Staff Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Newton, MA)

Burns & McDonnell; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Newton, MA is seeking a Staff Acquisition Specialist to support landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination for survey and construction operations.

You will negotiate routine agreements, coordinate access with property owners and crews, and maintain accurate documentation and tracking. The role requires travel to project sites and a valid driver’s license, with full-time on-site duties and a flexible compensation range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 8 years related experience, or Associate Degree with 6 years related experience, or Bachelor with 4 years related experience.
• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners.
• Real Estate License preferred but not required; licensing varies by state.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with tracking systems.
• Ability to travel to project sites; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct direct landowner outreach to explain project scope, access needs, and schedules.
• Negotiate routine right of way, easement, license, and temporary construction access agreements.
• Coordinate survey and construction access with landowners, survey crews, and construction teams.
• Resolve access constraints related to site conditions.
• Execute land rights agreements and ensure proper signatures, distribution, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain accurate land rights tracking logs, contact records, and access status updates.
• Prepare routine reports on outreach progress, executed agreements, and outstanding access issues.
• Support on-site access coordination during active survey activities.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Travel ability

Driver's license

Property owner negotiations

Negotiation & outreach

Coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or related field

Real Estate license (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tracking systems

Job description

Description

The Staff Acquisition Specialist supports landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination activities to support land acquisition, survey, and construction operations. The Staff Acquisition Specialist role negotiates routine land rights agreements, coordinates property access, and ensures accurate execution and documentation in accordance with project requirements.

• Conduct direct landowner outreach to explain project scope, access needs, and schedules.

• Negotiate routine right of way, easement, license, and temporary construction access agreements.

• Coordinate survey and construction access with landowners, survey crews, and construction teams.

• Resolve access constraints related to site conditions.

• Execute land rights agreements and ensure proper signatures, distribution, and recordkeeping.

• Maintain accurate land rights tracking logs, contact records, and access status updates.

• Prepare routine reports on outreach progress, executed agreements, and outstanding access issues.

• Support on-site access coordination during active survey activities.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 8 years related experience required or Associate Degree in a related field and 6 years related experience required or Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or a related field and 4 years related experience required

• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners required

• Real Estate License preferred but not required. Licensing requirements may vary by state based on job responsibilities.

• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with tracking systems.

• Ability to travel to projects sites, as required.

• Valid driver's license required.

Compensation

$46.50-53.00 Hourly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location.

Benefits

• Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off, wellness programs and our 401(k) retirement program, we provide the tools to meet your needs.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental Planning

Primary Location US-MA-Newton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265168

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-AJS #LSV N/A